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Fastclip Hand Tools

 

For Pandrol concrete shoulder tie plates. Tools have been designed to be used by a single (one) operator with safety and ease of operation in mind.

 

*For price inquiries contact us at 724-745-8282 or email us at patrickheslin@heslinsteelfabinc.com

 

Fastclip Installation Tool | HS-P-73

 

Installation Tool Usage:

The installation tool is designed to install clips from the "Maintenance Position" to the "Rail Ready Position" (use rear pivot hole in frame) and from the "Rail Ready Position" the the "Installed Position" (use forward pivot hole in frame). Position tool frame over outside cast baseplate. Next place actuator against clip. Assume a secure stance and pull handle toward torso until clip engages into cast baseplate detent.

Fastclip Removal Hand Tool | HS-PR-75

 

Removal Tool Usage:

The removal tool is designed to retract the clip from the "Installed Position" the the "Rail Ready Position". Position tool frame over outside cast baseplate. Body finger position should be over clip toe (and insulator). Next safety bail is to be in full contact with rail frame and horizontal around clip. Assume a secure stance and push handle away from torso until clip engages into the "Rail Ready Position".

Fastclip Tie Lifter Hand Tool | HS-TL-71

 

Tie Lifter Tool Usage:

The tie lifter tool is designed to lift low ties up to the rail to simplify installation of Pandrol Fastclip and Insulators. It is strongly recommended two (2) tie lifter tools be used together when starting installation of Fastclips on new tie placements. The operators both facing the center of the track bed are together to position tool inside frame over outside cast baseplate. The tools outside frame will rest on rail flange at web base. With inside frame shoes correctly positioned against cast baseplate, the operators then slowly push the tool lever away from themselves until the rail and low ties make firm contact. 

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